Our keynote speaker was beDr. Nicolas Bazan, who is internationally recognized for his contributions to neuroscience and research in vision and ophthalmology, as well as an author, educator, mentor, developer, music enthusiast, and art lover.

Dr. Bazan’s first novel was adapted into the award winning film,Of Mind and Music, formerlyUna Vida, which was a large part of the inspiration for this year’s theme on sensory systems.

Joining Dr. Bazan, were the following researchers discussing how aging and age-related diseases affect the senses: